Simon Cowell to MISS X Factor final having been bed-ridden with flu all week - even missing press conference

The X Factor: Simon Cowell could be forced to miss the finals due to sickness [ITV]In scenes reminiscent of when Mel B couldn't make it to the final shows in 2014 due to unknown reasons, The X Factor could be thrown into chaos as Simon has been ill and on bed rest for a week.He was even forced to miss the finalists press conference in London due to his bout of flu.A source told the Daily Star: “He’s on bed rest.“He’s doing all he can to get better for the final.”..